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Self Improvement Ideas

Self Improvement Techniques to Reshape Your World

July 28, 2010

There are tons of self improvement techniques available to us, but sometimes it’s hard to decide how (if at all) to apply that advice in your life.  An amazing starting point is to accept that your world is primarily shaped by you—not by other people, places, or situations.
Once you realize that it is you (and [...]

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How to Feel Great and Keep a Smile on Your Face

July 18, 2010

Today, as on most days, my answer to the standard greeting, “Hi, how are you?” was my truth: “I’m great. How are you?” Spoken with positive enthusiasm and a warm smile, I meant it.  I still mean it.
It is not just some auto response.  I say that I’m great because, no matter what is happening [...]

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Top 6 Ways to Build Self Respect and Improve Low Self Esteem

July 10, 2010

If you have ever struggled with low self esteem, you know the emotional pain that comes along with it.  The ugly cycle of self destruction starts with a poor self image and a lack of self respect.
When you see yourself as something much less than the amazing person you truly are, it’s easy to make [...]

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25 Amazing Truth Quotes to Remind You Why Honesty is the Best Policy

July 4, 2010

The responses to Why People Lie So Damn Much have been amazing. If you haven’t read that blog post on the subject of lying, you may want to check it out before reading this follow-up post on honesty.
Facebook messages, emails, and comments over the last week show that people are, for the most part, in [...]

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Why People Lie So Damn Much

June 26, 2010

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I know. I know. It’s quite a question: Why do people lie?  Lying, the act of being intentionally deceitful, is about as common as breathing.  In fact, I don’t believe there is a human being alive who has never told [...]

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Life’s Struggles: Who Would You be Without Them?

June 10, 2010

As I looked over my life, appreciating the person I am and the gifts that I have, something occurred to me.  I don’t give full credit where credit is due. Yes, I give thanks for the pleasurable, comforting and rewarding experiences of my life.  But I forget that I owe much of my thanks to [...]

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Why Breaking Bad Habits Just Got Easier

May 29, 2010

Is there anyone out there who has tried breaking bad habits?  Maybe I should rephrase that.  Is there anyone out there who has NOT tried breaking bad habits? No need to answer—we’ve all been there.
We develop habits by practicing something over and over until it becomes a major part of our comfort zone.  Many [...]

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Why Living a Passionate Life is the Daddy of Self Improvement Ideas

May 20, 2010

Ask yourself this question: What is the overall tone of my life?  If you’re living a passionate life, your answer is likely a joyous, long-winded rambling filled with excited anticipation for the present moment.
In a list of 7 Fundamental Truths about Personal Development, Jonathan Wells, touches on the subject of passionate living by encouraging us [...]

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Want to Get More Out of Your Life? The Universe Says Yes

May 18, 2010

Most of us never stop wanting to get more out of life.  And the more we understand how we create our reality–the more we realize that there is no reason we can’t live the life of our dreams.
If we grasp only one fragment of information about the Universal laws—one something that helps us to keep [...]

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The Secret of Giving Advice to Others Without Stepping on Their Toes

May 10, 2010

Giving advice to others—it’s a double edge sword.  There are times when advice is received with gratitude and times when it triggers a cold shoulder at best.
When you discover amazing self improvement ideas and you’re noticing positive changes in your life, it’s natural to want to share what you’ve learned.  However, there is a time, [...]

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